Cinedome 70

1481 W. Riverdale Road,
Riverdale, UT 84405

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Previously operated by: Cineplex Odeon, Plitt Theatres

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Oct 21, 2010 — Cinedome 70 demolished in Utah
Jun 18, 2010 — "Jaws"... Happy 35th!
May 24, 2010 — Facebook group forms to help save Cinedome 70
May 21, 2010 — Happy 30th, "Empire"
May 14, 2010 — Please Post Today, May 14 --- "Jaws," Happy 35th
Aug 21, 2009 — "Alien" 30th Anniversary

The Cinedome 70 had two domed auditoriums, one with 791 seats, the other with 738 seats and both with 70-foot curved screens. The theater opened May 15, 1970. It was built by the Tullis and Hansen families, who operated the theater until it was leased to Plitt Theaters in 1985.

In recent years, the theater fell into disrepair. Cineplex Odeon and Cinemark built new multiplexes in nearby Layton and Ogden, which caused attendance at Cinedome to drop. In anticipation of Cineplex Odeon’s impending bankruptcy, the owners terminated their lease with Cineplex Odeon on February 5, 2001 and tried to find new management for the theater.

Plans were proposed to convert the Cinedome into a private club with a liquor license, called the Rock ‘n’ Rodeo. At night, the theater would be a dance and concert hall. During the day, it would show second-run movies. This never happened and the Cinedome 70 was demolished in October 2010. By 2023 an auto dealership operates from the site.

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CSWalczak on October 19, 2010 at 5:50 am

This article has photos and video of the demolition: http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=12873062

Vhs4ever on March 19, 2014 at 1:55 am

Look liked amazing theatre

Jay Harvey on March 20, 2014 at 12:04 am

looked beautiful and amazing!

Vhs4ever on March 20, 2014 at 1:38 am

Would have loved to seen it. My favorite theatre in my hometown just got torn down. It’s like they ripped my heart out so many memories

ScottyK on June 23, 2015 at 4:48 pm

When I was stationed at Hill AFB, we would frequent this theater on weekend nights because they would show favorites from the 80’s at midnight. I remember watching the first Raiders of the Lost Ark and Goonies to a packed audience. We also saw Independence Day in 1996 at this theater.